Bill > HB2383

This bill modifies existing laws and creates new ones related to criminal offenses involving infrastructure and regulated metals. It expands the definition of "critical infrastructure facility" to include more types of utilities and telecommunications networks, and establishes new offenses for trespassing on and damaging these facilities, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the severity and intent. Additionally, the bill introduces new regulations for "metal recycling entities" and "scrap metal yards," requiring them to maintain detailed electronic transaction reports for regulated metals like copper, brass, aluminum, and catalytic converters, and to implement specific identification and payment procedures to deter the sale of stolen materials. Violations of these metal-related provisions can result in fines, license revocation, and criminal charges, with enhanced penalties for possessing materials stolen from critical infrastructure.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2383&year=2026&code=R